Natives recommended for Central Otago conditions
Central Otago’s climate is defined by hot, dry summers, bitterly cold winters, and frequent hard frosts, making plant selection critical for long-term success. Our Central Otago Collection features New Zealand native plants proven to thrive in these extreme inland conditions, chosen for their ability to cope with temperature extremes, low rainfall, intense sun, and free-draining soils. From alpine shrubs and hardy tussocks to resilient trees and groundcovers, these plants are ideal for Cromwell, Alexandra, Clyde, and surrounding inland areas, delivering tough, low-maintenance performance and year-round structure in one of New Zealand’s most demanding growing environments.
Filters
Poa Cita
Poa cita Overview A graceful, fine-leaved native tussock grass forming soft golden-green mounds that sway beautifully in the wind. Poa cita, comm...
View full details25x Hebe Wiri Blush - $4.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Blush’ Overview A compact, richly flowering New Zealand-bred shrub with masses of rosy pink blooms that smother the plant t...
View full details100x Hebe Cupressoides Nana - $3.99
Hebe (Veronica) cupressoides ‘Nana’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) cupressoides ‘Nana’ is a dwarf, compact evergreen shrub that forms neat, bun-shaped ...
View full details100x Corokia Yellow Wonder - $3.99 each
Corokia ‘Yellow Wonder’ (Corokia cotoneaster ‘Yellow Wonder’) Common Names: Yellow Wonder Corokia, Wire-netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigi...
View full details1x Coprosma Rugosa
Coprosma rugosa Common Names: Rugose Coprosma, Shiny Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Copros...
View full detailsLeptinella traillii
Leptinella traillii Common Names: Alpine Button Daisy Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Ground Cover Perennial Overvi...
View full detailsCorokia Buddleoides
Corokia buddleioides Common Names: Wire-netting Bush, Step-tree Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (North and South Islands) Plant Type: E...
View full details100x Corokia Sunsplash - $3.99 each
Corokia ‘Sunsplash’ Common Names: Sunsplash Corokia, Wire-netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Sh...
View full details100x Hebe Brachysiphon - $3.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) brachysiphon Common Names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (South Island alpine regions) Plant Type: Evergr...
View full detailsHebe Subalpina
Hebe (Veronica) subalpina Common names: Subalpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine regions) Plant Typ...
View full detailsHebe Spring Monarch
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Spring Monarch’ Common names: Spring Monarch Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Shr...
View full detailsHebe Fruticeti
Hebe (Veronica) fruticeti Common names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine habitats) Plant Type: Ev...
View full details5x Hebe Cupressoides - $5.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) cupressoides Common names: Cypress Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine regions) Plant Type:...
View full detailsHebe Cupressoides
Hebe (Veronica) cupressoides Common names: Cypress Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine regions) Plant Ty...
View full details5x Hebe First Light - $5.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) ‘First Light’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) ‘First Light’ is a compact, colour-changing NZ native shrub prized for its vibrant bron...
View full details5x Hebe laingii - $5.99 each
Hebe laingii (Veronica laingii) Overview Hebe laingii is a compact, hardy NZ native shrub admired for its soft silver-grey foliage and graceful f...
View full detailsHebe laingii
Hebe laingii (Veronica laingii) Overview Hebe laingii is a compact, hardy NZ native shrub admired for its soft silver-grey foliage and graceful f...
View full details100x Hebe Sutherlandii - $3.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ is a compact, dense, and highly popular NZ native ...
View full detailsHebe Wiri Mist
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Mist’ Overview A beautiful and uniquely hardy New Zealand native ground-cover shrub, Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Mist’ forms a de...
View full detailsHebe Pimeloides
Hebe (Veronica) pimeloides Overview A compact, hardy hebe with attractive purplish stems and small glaucous-blue foliage. Hebe (Veronica) pimeloi...
View full detailsHebe Wiri Grace
Hebe 'Wiri Grace' Common Names: Wiri Grace Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Hebe 'Wiri Gr...
View full details5x Hebe Lollipop - $5.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Lollipop’ Common names: Lollipop Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview ...
View full details5x Hebe traversii - $5.99 each
Hebe traversii Common Names: Travers Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (South Island) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview Hebe tr...
View full detailsHebe traversii
Hebe traversii Common Names: Travers Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (South Island) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview Hebe tr...
View full details